Wilstone

DESCRIPTION
Forming part of an attractive collection of barn-style homes completed approximately 25 years ago, Swallow Barn enjoys a secluded position at the end of a picturesque driveway, arranged around a peaceful and carefully maintained courtyard. Everyday amenities are conveniently close, with the village farm shop and café, public house and community-run shop all within walking distance. Tring and Wendover are also easily accessible, both providing direct rail services to London.

The area is surrounded by open countryside, with an extensive network of footpaths crossing nearby fields and woodland. The Grand Union Canal and Tring reservoirs are only a few minutes away, offering further opportunities for walking and enjoying the landscape.

Inside, natural timber windows, doors and flooring are complemented by a calm palette of soft, muted colours, creating a warm and understated interior.

The entrance opens into a spacious hallway with a cloakroom and useful understairs storage. To one side is the Shaker-style kitchen, finished in soft grey with contrasting white work surfaces and tiled flooring. A Belfast sink, integrated appliances and electric range cooker are accompanied by a breakfast bar, providing an inviting setting for informal meals while enjoying the pleasant outlook.

The generously proportioned L-shaped sitting and dining room is particularly impressive. Its vaulted ceiling introduces a wonderful sense of height and space, while a wood-burning stove creates an attractive focal point. Recently installed aluminium French doors allow plenty of natural light into the room and provide a direct connection with the garden.

Two well-proportioned double bedrooms are positioned on the ground floor and are served by a traditionally styled shower room.

Upstairs, a galleried landing overlooks the entrance hall and leads to the principal bedroom suite. Skylights introduce soft natural light, while a generous dressing room provides excellent storage. The en suite bathroom is appointed with a freestanding bath and separate walk-in rainfall shower.

Outside, the south-westerly garden is an exceptional feature. A terrace immediately behind the house provides an ideal place for outdoor dining and entertaining, beyond which the lawn extends to approximately 150 feet. Established borders contain varied planting that provides seasonal colour and interest. At the far end, a post-and-rail fence adjoins open fields, reinforcing the property's appealing sense of space and connection with the countryside.

A detached garage is positioned across the courtyard, with further parking available beside the house.

Swallow Barn combines generous proportions, characterful materials and flexible accommodation with an unusually deep garden, creating a distinctive and highly comfortable village home.

SITUATION
Wilstone is a particularly desirable and sought after village environment; with its strong sense of community, a pretty and welcoming village pub, a community shop, church and a village hall, which provide a range of sociable events to welcome newcomers. Situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, it is surrounded by delightful green belt countryside providing excellent walks around extensive fields and the spectacular reservoirs. It is within a few miles of the town of Tring and the A41 provides access to the M25 within 20 minutes; Heathrow and Luton airports are within 45 minutes' drive. Rail links are fast and frequent from Tring station London Euston around 36 minutes. Educational facilities are excellent for all ages including the highly regarded Tring Comprehensive School. There are a number of private schools in the area including the Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and Berkhamsted School with transport provided. There are nearby golf clubs and the world famous health resort Champneys.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dacorum Borough Council

VIEWING
By appointment with Cesare & Co, 48 High Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5AG.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Although these particulars, together with any photographs and/or any floor plans, are intended to give a fair description of the property, they do not constitute any offer or any part of a Contract. The Vendors, his Agents, Cesare & Co and persons in the employment do not give any warranty whatever in relation to this property. All measurements are approximate. Any appliances and/or services mentioned within these particulars have not been tested or verified by the Agent. All negotiations should be conducted through Cesare & Co.

Council Tax
Dacorum Borough Council, Band E

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Purchasers must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.